Politics

Attacks on Former Lord Advocate Over Murrell Case Deeply Unfair, MPs Told

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Lawmakers heard that attacks on the former lord advocate over the Peter Murrell case were deeply unfair.

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Evidence was presented to a parliamentary committee examining the handling of sensitive criminal inquiries.

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Legal experts stressed the importance of protecting the independence of Scotland's prosecution service.

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The inquiry continues to review how high-profile legal cases are communicated to the public.

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